SAFETY TIPS FOR RECREATIONAL
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BOATING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Coast Guard sets minimum standards for recreational boats and associated safety
equipment. To meet these standards some of the equipment must be Coast Guard approved.
SALE ITEMS
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD)
All recreational boats must carry one wearable PFD (Type I, II, III or type V PFD) for each
person aboard. They must be Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable condition and
the appropriate size for the intented user.
A Childs Flotation Vest up to 50 lbs. can be purchased
from ASC for $49.99.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
All vessels used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas and those waters
connected directly to them, up to a point where a body of water is less than 2 miles wide, must
be equipped with USCG approved visual distress signals. Vessels owned in the U.S. operating
on the high seas must be equipped with USCG approved visual distress signals.
A red aerial signal device 3 pack from ASC is on sale
for $39.00.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are required on boats where a fire hazard could be
expected from the motors or fuel system. Extinguishers are classified by a letter and number
symbol. The letter indicates the type of fire the unit is designed to extinguish (for example, a
Type B are designed to extinguish flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease fires).
The number indicates the relative size of the extinguisher. The higher the number, the larger
the extinguisher.
This Kidde 5 BC Extinguisher is on sale for $39.99
CALL 422-7321 FOR MORE FANTASTIC DEALS!
We can provide life vests, signaling devices
and fire extinguishers for less.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
Certificate of Number All undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion
(State Registration) machinery must be State Registered. Certificate of number
must be on board when vessel is in use. Note: Some states
require all vessels to be registered.
State Numbering (a) Plain block letters/numbers not less than 3 inches in height must
be affixed on each side of the forward half of the vessel (Contrasting
color to boat exterior)
(b) State validation sticker must be affixed within 6 inches of the
registration number
Certificate of Applies only to "documented" vessels.
Documentation
Life Jackets (PFDs) One Type I, II, III or V wearable PFD for each person on board (must
be Coast Guard Approved) on all vessels.
Visual Distress Signal For vessels less than 16' one electric distress signal or three
(VDS) combination (day/night) red flares.
For vessels more than 16' one orange distress flag or one electric
distress light -or- three hand held or floating orange smoke signals
and one electric distress light -or- three combination day/night red
flares: hand held, meteor or parachute type.
Fire Extinguishers For vessels less than 26' one B-1 (when enclosed compartment)
For a vessel between 26' - 40' one B-II or two B-1
For vessels between 40' - 65' one B-II and one B-I or three B-I
For more information about Federal Laws, Equipment Requirements, and
Safety Recommendations go to "uscgboating.org"
The Coast Guard sets minimum standards for recreational boats and associated safety
equipment. To meet these standards some of the equipment must be Coast Guard approved.
SALE ITEMS
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD)
All recreational boats must carry one wearable PFD (Type I, II, III or type V PFD) for each
person aboard. They must be Coast Guard approved, in good and serviceable condition and
the appropriate size for the intented user.
A Childs Flotation Vest up to 50 lbs. can be purchased
from ASC for $49.99.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
All vessels used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas and those waters
connected directly to them, up to a point where a body of water is less than 2 miles wide, must
be equipped with USCG approved visual distress signals. Vessels owned in the U.S. operating
on the high seas must be equipped with USCG approved visual distress signals.
A red aerial signal device 3 pack from ASC is on sale
for $39.00.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are required on boats where a fire hazard could be
expected from the motors or fuel system. Extinguishers are classified by a letter and number
symbol. The letter indicates the type of fire the unit is designed to extinguish (for example, a
Type B are designed to extinguish flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease fires).
The number indicates the relative size of the extinguisher. The higher the number, the larger
the extinguisher.
This Kidde 5 BC Extinguisher is on sale for $39.99
CALL 422-7321 FOR MORE FANTASTIC DEALS!
We can provide life vests, signaling devices
and fire extinguishers for less.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
Certificate of Number All undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion
(State Registration) machinery must be State Registered. Certificate of number
must be on board when vessel is in use. Note: Some states
require all vessels to be registered.
State Numbering (a) Plain block letters/numbers not less than 3 inches in height must
be affixed on each side of the forward half of the vessel (Contrasting
color to boat exterior)
(b) State validation sticker must be affixed within 6 inches of the
registration number
Certificate of Applies only to "documented" vessels.
Documentation
Life Jackets (PFDs) One Type I, II, III or V wearable PFD for each person on board (must
be Coast Guard Approved) on all vessels.
Visual Distress Signal For vessels less than 16' one electric distress signal or three
(VDS) combination (day/night) red flares.
For vessels more than 16' one orange distress flag or one electric
distress light -or- three hand held or floating orange smoke signals
and one electric distress light -or- three combination day/night red
flares: hand held, meteor or parachute type.
Fire Extinguishers For vessels less than 26' one B-1 (when enclosed compartment)
For a vessel between 26' - 40' one B-II or two B-1
For vessels between 40' - 65' one B-II and one B-I or three B-I
For more information about Federal Laws, Equipment Requirements, and
Safety Recommendations go to "uscgboating.org"
| WHAT TO DO IN SEVERE WEATHER: 1. Reduce Speed, but keep just enough power to maintain headway. 2. Put on your PFD's. 3. Turn on running lights. 4. Head for the nearest shore that is safe to approach, if possible. 5. Head bow of boat into the waves at about a 45 degree angle. 6. Keep bilges free of water. 7. Seat passengers on bottom of boat near centerline. 8. If your engine fails, trail a sea anchor on a line from the bow to keep the boat headed into the waves. 9. Anchor the boat if necessary. NAVIGATION RULES: The operator of a vessel 39.4 feet of more is responsible for having on board and maintaining a copy of the Inland Navigation rules. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 telephone (202) 512-1800. Mariners must NOT rely on buoys alone for determining their position. Storms and wave action can cause buoys to move. |